Coaches Face Off in Unique College Football Matchup

11/11/2025 1 min
Coaches Face Off in Unique College Football Matchup

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On November tenth, a historic college football matchup unfolds as Barry Odom, Purdues head coach, faces off against Ryan Walters, Washingtons defensive coordinator. This game marks their first meeting since two thousand two, adding intrigue to their long-standing, intertwined history. Odom and Walters, who first worked together at Memphis in two thousand fourteen, have a strong personal friendship despite their professional changes. Odom, who coached against former players after being fired from Missouri, understands the emotional challenge Walters might face. Adding another layer, Odoms brother, Brian Odom, is also on Washingtons staff. Despite the personal connections, Odom emphasizes that his focus is on the game, not the opposing sideline, believing that relationships transcend team colors.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.